{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"4002","citation":"Wat. Code, § 4002","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. WATER [1000. - 5951.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 4. DISTRIBUTION OF WATER IN WATERMASTER SERVICE AREAS [4000. - 4407.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4000. - 4003.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-2/part-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any duty or authority vested in a watermaster may be exercised by the watermaster directly or through the agency of a deputy watermaster, if there is one.</p>","text":"Any duty or authority vested in a watermaster may be exercised by the watermaster directly or through the agency of a deputy watermaster, if there is one.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/general-provisions-4002","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}